[laughter] but that's okay, i'm still making the most of my time in the city. earlier today i went shopping at some stores in midtown. i understand governor romney went shopping for some stores in midtown. [laughter] it brought back some great memories, because some of you know i went to school here in new york. had a wonderful experience here. [applause] used to love walking through central park, loved to go to old yankee stadium, the house that ruth built, although he really did not build that. [laughter] i hope everybody's aware of that. [applause] it's been four years since i was last at the al smith dinner. i have to admit some things have changed. i've heard people say, barack, you're not as young as you used to be. you don't have the pep in your step, and i say, settle down, joe, i'm trying to run a cabinet meeting here. he does smile when he says it, though. tomorrow it's back to campaigning. to cities and towns across our great country, and i hear the same thing everywhere i go. "honestly, we were hoping to see michelle." [laughter] i have to admit, it